This episode was recorded on 18 June 2026. Glen is joined in the studio by Gemma Dale, Investor Behaviour and Markets Specialist at nabtrade and host of the Your Wealth podcast to cover:

👉🏿 the SpaceX IPO

👉🏻 a review of the ASX 200 and S&P 500

👉 a sector-by-sector breakdown of what's actually been happening under the hood

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On paper, a $350K household income sounds like it should give you so many options. In reality, Ellie* is struggling to know which goals to focus on. In this 'what would Glen do' episode, Ellie & Glen unpack:

👉🏼 her different goals

👉🏽 her current financial situation

👉🏾 Glen's sound financial house framework

👉🏿 savings, super & assets

👉 what Glen would do

*Name changed for privacy

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In this Q&A, Glen James and Rachelle Kroon chat about:

👉🏼 selling our home in the city to live in our regional IP and getting debt-free

👉🏽 what records and paperwork do I need to keep when I sell shares?

👉🏾 community discussion: if you won $30m, how would you manage it?

👉🏿 investing for kids and the tax implications

👉🏻 finding a future-proof career after leaving the defense force

👉 should I accept a $10,000 car crash compensation?

👉🏾 should I pay my mortgage down before upgrading?

6 ways to invest for kids: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/blog/investment-for-kids-6-ways-to-invest-for-your-kids

Book a property clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.envisageproperty.com.au/claritycall

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This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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Chelsea is 28 and can't get insurance because of a medical diagnosis. She and her fiancé Ryan are planning to move from Perth back to their regional hometown in the next 5 years where house prices have skyrocketed since they left. So what would Glen do? Glen unpacks their financial situation as a couple, the moving plan and how to build a safety net when insurance isn't an option. They touch on:

👉🏼 Chelsea and Ryan's financial snapshot

👉🏽 Glen's sound financial house framework

👉🏾 how they manage money as a couple

👉🏿 what self-insuring looks like when you can't get cover

👉🏻 the relocation plan

👉 Chelsea's investing portfolio

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Living overseas or thinking about it? In this episode Glen is joined by Brett Evans, financial adviser & managing director at Atlas Wealth to answer all your money questions. Brett also shares about what life has been like for him and his family during the Middle East conflict. They cover:

👉🏼 paying HELP debt on overseas income

👉🏽 repatriating after many years overseas (US citizens vs non-US)

👉🏾 managing tax obligations whilst overseas

👉🏿 managing super and international pensions

👉🏻 investing, contributing to super & holding life insurance as an expat

👉 setting up a new super account and TFN whilst abroad

👉🏼 retiring in another country and tax on account-based pensions

👉🏽 choosing which country to be a tax resident of

👉🏾 visa and money requirements for different countries

👉🏿 managing currency risk when moving retirement money between countries

Brett's book, The Expat's Handbook is available here: https://amzn.to/4uOKlWt

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In this episode, Glen sits down with Taz who has a dream to relocate to regional Victoria in 8–10 years with his partner. Taz wants to know, are we on the right track and how can we maximise our money before the move? They touch on:

👉🏼 incomes and career

👉🏽 Glen's sound financial house framework

👉🏾 assets & investments

👉🏿 should they buy their future home early and rent it out until it's time to move in?

👉🏻 using a gearing strategy

👉 getting rid of non deductible debt

To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search ‘How much super do I have?'.

money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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It's that time of year to get your tax sorted! Glen is joined by Ben De Rosa from Aevum Accounting to answer your questions and walk through everything you need to know before the end of the financial year. They touch on:

👉🏼 when to use an accountant vs DIYing your tax return

👉🏽 the best time to submit your tax return

👉🏾 working from home - fixed rate vs actual cost, tracking expenses + more

👉🏿 the $1k instant tax deduction - when is it in effect and how to claim it

👉🏻 what paperwork do you need for shares and DRP?

👉 I'm in Div 293 territory, is it still worth salary sacrificing over the max cap?

👉🏼 can I carry over a capital loss to future years?

👉🏽 claiming repairs on an investment property - once off vs depreciating the asset

👉🏾 what receipts & records do you realistically have to keep?

👉🏿 should I use the 6 year rule or not on my investment?

👉🏻 tips for reducing a CGT bill from sale of a property

👉 what to do before 30 June

Connect with Ben at Aevum Accounting: https://www.aevumaccounting.com.au/

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This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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In this Q&A, Glen James and John Pidgeon discuss:

👉🏼 property growth spruikers & red flags

👉🏾 what is yield ad how to calculate it

👉🏿 a couple in their 30s who have fully offset their mortgage

👉🏻 community question: would you put $150k into property, shares or super?

👉 navigating a fence dispute with a neighbour

👉🏽 is there a benefit to consolidating trading platforms?

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In 2025, the Australian Government expanded the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme and launched the Help to Buy Scheme. In this episode, Glen breaks down how both schemes work, who is eligible, and answers some frequently asked questions before chatting to people who have used the 5% Deposit Scheme.

This episode is sponsored by the Australian Government. 

For full and current details of these schemes, please head to: https://firsthomebuyers.gov.au

This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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Maya* and Liam* both receive car allowances through their work which they're thinking of putting towards a new car. Liam's 2015 Hilux has 280,000km on the clock and they're eyeing a new Ford Ranger. Is now the right time? Glen works through their full financial picture and shares his thoughts on what he would do.

To see if you’re on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search ‘How much super do I have?'.

*Names changed for privacy

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The budget dropped CGT changes that spooked investors everywhere, but is the panic justified? Glen sits down with Cameron Gleeson (Betashares Head of Investment Strategy) and Vince Scully (lLife Sherpa Invest / this is investing) to cut through the noise. At the time of recording - 22 May 2026, these changes have not been passed into law. They talk about:

👉🏼 their views on the policy change

👉🏽 implications for growth investors

👉🏾 does this change your investing strategy moving forward?

👉🏿 ETFs vs managed funds in this environment

👉🏻 are investment bonds an attractive structure to consider?

👉🏽 impact to tax tracking during the transition

👉 what Cameron is excited about in the equity markets right now

👉🏼 should I keep money in offset or invest?

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This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we don’t know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.

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